THE SCHOOL COMPLAINTS PRESENTED BY STUDENTS WITH HIGH ABILITY / GIFTEDNESS: MATERNAL REPORT

ABSTRACT

Students with High Ability / Giftedness, target audience of Special Education can present school complaints when their higher needs are not met. The study aimed to describe the types of school complaints that these students express, through the mother’s report. Thirteen mothers, aged 29 to 48 years, participated. The mothers were interviewed individually, using the Anamnesis Interview, the semi-structured Interview Guide for the Family and the SDQ-Por Abilities and Difficulties Questionnaire. The results showed that mothers receive school complaints from their children at school, which includes behavior problems, demotivation in the classroom, indiscipline and difficulties in social interaction. All mothers rated their children within the standard for pro-social behavior and non-standard for relationship problems with colleagues. It is important that the school is a support network to assist in the development of these students.

Keywords:
Gifted; school complaints; family